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An orchestral celebration at Thornton Little Theatre

Published: Wednesday, 03 May 2017

Local orchestra Phoenix Strings is returning to Thornton Little Theatre later this year with a special celebratory concert to mark their 10th anniversary.

The
community based orchestra was first established in 2007 by John Foster, a
well-known professional violinist, teacher and conductor whose vision was to
provide a supportive opportunity for adult string players to gain experience in
playing in an ensemble. Over the past 10 years the orchestra has realised that
vision, performing many concerts with a repertoire of popular classics and
light music and working in combination with many other musical groups.

Members of
Phoenix Strings come from a variety of different backgrounds and although the
membership has evolved over time, there are still a number of musicians who
were there at the very beginning. The
musical directorship of the orchestra is now with Gill Hume, a local violin
teacher and the ethos of encouraging, educating and supporting adult late
starters or returners to music continues.

Gill comments, “As
the new musical director of Phoenix Strings, I am delighted to have the
opportunity to present our 10th anniversary concert and we are thrilled to return to Thornton Little
Theatre.

“We last
performed here in a joint concert with the Capricorn Singers in December 2015. As a locally based orchestra meeting weekly
at All Saints Church in Anchorsholme, it seems appropriate that we should mark
our 10th anniversary with a concert in our local theatre. This anniversary
concert is a celebration of the orchestra and all the members, past, present,
and departed, and the programme will reflect the favourites chosen by the members,
plus a few new pieces. This will range from baroque music, through to folk
songs and popular classics. We hope the
local community come to support us and enjoy a night of celebration and
entertainment - here’s to the next 10 years!”

Phoenix Strings 10th
anniversary concert is at Thornton Little Theatre on Sunday 2 July at 7pm.
Tickets are now on sale and are £7 for adults, £2 for under 18s. To book call
the Wyre Theatres box office on 01253 887693 or book online here.